party time

We went to a retirement party this morning for a co-worker of Ray's . It was a wonderful  time with old friends. I always feel as if I was a part of that company as everyone treats me so well and comes to hug both of us and makes us feel so welcome. Some of the younger men take good care of me, carrying my walker down the stairs and taking  my arm so I won't fall. It is so nice... The food was beautiful and wouldn't you know I forgot to take photos. There were cheese plates,  meat plates , sandwich and pickle plates, Salad fixings and a fabulous cake. It was so good and not really too sweet so it was easy to eat. I am going to ask Tamara where she got it. I'll get a smaller one for my next pot luck where I have to bring dessert.
We had to go to the post office to mail three blocks to Sue in MN . She is making a quilt with blocks made by my Flylady list who have decided to make a quilt for Richard. I sent in three blocks today made by my friends Betty Lu, Diana , June here and Ione sent one herself too. The calibre of the blocks I have seen is amazing and all related to his love of the sea. It should be a fabulous quilt. I can't wait to see it.

This darling block is Ione's.

 

 

When we came home it was to find that Jim had worked on my computer and printer. Now my printer works from anywhere . I tried it out .I took a embroidery design from my desktop and ordered it to print. Lo and behold the printer which was on the dining room table started and a print of the design plus the colour chart came out of the printer... hurrah! I am so happy it works.

We watched TV for a bit and talked over it . Why do we do that I wonder. Ray likes the noise of the TV.
Then it was time for us to go to Mr. Ho's for Chinese dinner. Jim picked up his friend Ahmed    and we all met up at the restaurant. I wore a red jacket and had many compliments on how nice I looked and Surprise the waitress in the restaurant  said the same thing to me, plus she said red is for Chinese New Year and it is lucky.

Jim and Ahmed, the extra Chinese food is in front of Ahmed.

Ray and me sitting across from the other two. We had a great dinner and a good time.

Now we are just relaxing for the evening. Watching Big Bang Theory for laughs.

Block of the Day.

Brave World, four patch , half square triangles and other things LOL.

 

Download now as a pdf pattern

Haha. A turtle train. Funny thing about the turtles I see at the pond in the park they all sit together side by side on a log, so I guess they like each other's company.

 

Tutorial for Disappearing 9 Patch on this site.

And it is a good clear tutorial . Even I understood it.

 

http://valentinequiltworks.blogspot.ca/2009/02/disappearing-9-patch-quilt.html

 

This picture totally amused me so I thought to share it with you. Sweet couple aren't they. Maisie and Bert I call them , all dressed up for Spring.

 

A great blue heron watching out for a fish or frog to eat. I love these birds, there are many around in this area near the ocean and rivers. We are fortunate to be able to see them. The great blue heron is a wading bird .

 

No dogs tonight LOL.

 

Time to go and watch Criminal Minds.

Have a great evening.